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49ers still sorting out two key roles ahead of Australia trip

49ers still sorting out two key roles ahead of Australia trip

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked Monday about two of the more intriguing roster competitions coming out of training camp and the preseason: the starting left guard position and who will serve as Christian McCaffrey's primary backup at running back.

Brandon Aiyuk News / EssentiallySports / August 31
'Dumbest Hostage in American History': Brandon Aiyuk Sparks Backlash as 49ers Provide Update on WR’s Status Amid Roster Cuts

'Dumbest Hostage in American History': Brandon Aiyuk Sparks Backlash as 49ers Provide Update on WR’s Status Amid Roster Cuts

Brandon Aiyuk hasn’t set foot in the 49ers’ facility in roughly eight months, and it isn’t because nobody will let him in. He’s the one refusing to walk through the door.

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers update: NFL insider shares blunt assessment of George Kittle's Week 1 status

49ers update: NFL insider shares blunt assessment of George Kittle's Week 1 status

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has remained optimistic about his chances of suiting up for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.

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San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / August 31
San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster shows commitment to maximizing their current Super Bowl window

San Francisco 49ers 53-man roster shows commitment to maximizing their current Super Bowl window

49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan have been working the past few days to get San Francisco’s roster down from 90 to one of 53. Many around are debating whether or not the San Francisco 49ers roster is one that is capable of contending for a Super Bowl.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31
The Biggest Snubs from the 49ers' Initial 53-Man Roster

The Biggest Snubs from the 49ers' Initial 53-Man Roster

The cutdown period went as the 49ers planned but for one exception: standout UDFA defensive tackle Bryon Eason was put on waivers and claimed by Kansas City.

Brandon Codrington News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers signing former All-Rookie Team returner to practice squad

49ers signing former All-Rookie Team returner to practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers are making an intriguing addition to their practice squad. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the 49ers are signing former Buffalo Bills cornerback and return specialist Brandon Codrington.

John Lynch News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31
49ers’ John Lynch gets 100% real about Aaron Donald’s return to rival Rams

49ers’ John Lynch gets 100% real about Aaron Donald’s return to rival Rams

The Los Angeles Rams got Aaron Donald back on a one-year, $20 million contract. It’s a move that caps off what’s been a great offseason for the franchise.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers injury updates: 9 players don't practice Monday

49ers injury updates: 9 players don't practice Monday

The San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to release an official injury report until next week, when NFL teams are required to do so ahead of the regular season.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 31
49ers Reveal 5 New Updates After Roster Cuts

49ers Reveal 5 New Updates After Roster Cuts

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and General Manager John Lynch met with the media for the first time to kick off the 2026 season after the team made their initial roster cuts.

Malik Mustapha News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers injury updates: Malik Mustapha among players who returned to practice Monday

49ers injury updates: Malik Mustapha among players who returned to practice Monday

On Monday, the San Francisco 49ers kicked off the first of three practices before traveling to Melbourne, Australia, for their Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers GM John Lynch sends clear message on Brandon Aiyuk's status

49ers GM John Lynch sends clear message on Brandon Aiyuk's status

Officially, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains on the San Francisco 49ers' roster, albeit on the reserve/left squad list. Unofficially, Aiyuk has nothing to do with the team at this point.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers injury updates: Kyle Shanahan outlines practice plans for George Kittle, Nick Bosa

49ers injury updates: Kyle Shanahan outlines practice plans for George Kittle, Nick Bosa

The San Francisco 49ers expect tight end George Kittle and defensive end Nick Bosa to practice this week as the team prepares to travel to Australia for its Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Last-minute move 49ers must make after Rams’ Aaron Donald signing

Last-minute move 49ers must make after Rams’ Aaron Donald signing

The San Francisco 49ers finally have their 53-man roster settled. San Francisco made some big moves on roster cutdown day and the team looks ready to compete in Week 1.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31
49ers Move CB Nate Hobbs, LB Nick Martin To IR

49ers Move CB Nate Hobbs, LB Nick Martin To IR

Already dealing with familiar injury volume, the 49ers used both their IR-return slots upon setting their initial 53-man roster Sunday. The team added two more IR-return players today.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
49ers Announced Four Moves, Put Two On Injured Reserve

49ers Announced Four Moves, Put Two On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have placed LB Nick Martin and CB Nate Hobbs on injured reserve.  To fill the open roster spots, they re-signed S Ashtyn Davis and P Corliss Waitman.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers roster moves: Safety, punter re-signed; 2 defensive players head to IR

49ers roster moves: Safety, punter re-signed; 2 defensive players head to IR

The 49ers announced they have re-signed safety Ashtyn Davis and punter Corliss Waitman to one-year deals. To make room on the roster, the team placed cornerback Nate Hobbs and linebacker Nick Martin on the injured reserve list.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 31
49ers expected to sign 4 players to practice squad before Week 1 opener vs. Rams

49ers expected to sign 4 players to practice squad before Week 1 opener vs. Rams

As teams around the NFL finalize their 53-man roster, they must also build out their practice squad. The San Francisco 49ers have now identified four players they expect to join that unit.

De'Zhaun Stribling News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling among players changing jersey numbers

49ers rookie De'Zhaun Stribling among players changing jersey numbers

I hope you didn't get too used to seeing San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling wearing No. 15. Matt Barrows of The Athletic revealed that Stribling is among several players changing their jersey numbers now that the 49ers' initial 53-man roster has been finalized.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 31
49ers roster moves announced: 13 signed to the practice squad

49ers roster moves announced: 13 signed to the practice squad

The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced the acquisition of offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson from the Houston Texans in exchange for the team's 2027 seventh-round draft pick.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31
49ers Re-Signing Four To Initial 2026 Practice Squad

49ers Re-Signing Four To Initial 2026 Practice Squad

According to Matt Barrows, the 49ers are bringing back DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, WR KhaDarel Hodge, TE Khalil Dinkins and WR Wesley Grimes to the practice squad.  Okoronkwo and Hodge are veterans and didn’t have to clear waivers, while Dinkins and Grimes passed through unclaimed.  Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with the No.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31
49ers’ Road To 53 Features Mykel Williams, Christian Kirk On Injured Lists

49ers’ Road To 53 Features Mykel Williams, Christian Kirk On Injured Lists

The 49ers pared their roster to 53 players today. Yes, injured lists were a key part of the journey. Here is how San Francisco reached the regular-season

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30
49ers Officially Cut 33 Players At Deadline

49ers Officially Cut 33 Players At Deadline

The San Francisco 49ers officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline.  Here’s the full list of moves: CB Eli Apple DL Quinton Bell S Ashtyn Davis RB Khalil Herbert WR KhaDarel Hodge WR Trenton Irwin LB Deion Jones OL Robert Jones OL Doug Kramer Jr.

Adrian Martinez News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29
49ers To Waive QB Adrian Martinez

49ers To Waive QB Adrian Martinez

The final spot on the 49ers’ quarterback depth chart has been settled. Adrian Martinez is being waived, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Brock Purdy will

Kyle Shanahan News / Yardbarker / August 28
Kyle Shanahan's comments expose behind-the-scenes chess match for making roster cuts

Kyle Shanahan's comments expose behind-the-scenes chess match for making roster cuts

NFL roster cuts appear painfully simple from the outside. Teams choose their best 53 players, release everyone else and begin preparing for Week 1.

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San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 28
Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player

Man scams women out of $1.3 million by posing as 49ers player

A 35-year-old man successfully defrauded women out of $1.3 million by, in part, posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver on social media. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, is facing charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly convincing women that he would invest money on their behalf into legitimate business vehicles.

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